Education
Class of 2027
Ph.D. Student, Visual Arts
York University
2020
MFA, Interdisciplinary Art, Media, and Design,
OCAD University
2017
BA, Architectural Studies & Visual Studies,
University of Toronto
Residency
2020
Thirding Studio Gallery
Markham, Ontario
2018-2019
AKIN/MOCA Project,
MOCA, Toronto
Selected Exhibitions
2023
Node
Plan d
Düsseldorf, Germany
2023
Stay with Me
CAFKA Biennial
Kitchener, Ontario
2023
Reliving Thousands of Suppressed Collective Memories
Red Head Gallery
Toronto, Ontario
2022
Second Annual Juried Show of Visual Arts
Art Gallery of Mississauga
Mississauga, Ontario
2022
Thirding with Nine Thousand Memories
Red Head Gallery
Toronto, Ontario
2021
Thirding with Nine Thousand Memories
Thirding Studio Gallery
Markham, Ontario
2019
An Index,
MOCA, Toronto
2016
Bright Lights at Night,
Red Head Gallery, Toronto
2016
Three X Five Thesis Exhibition,
The University of Toronto, Ontario
2015
Eye Ball Exhibition,
University of Toronto, Toronto
2014
Art Calorie,
OCAD University, Toronto
2014
Toronto, Hear Here,
Toronto Metro Centre,
2013
Student Exhibition,
Gallery 1265, University of Toronto, Scarborough
2012
Made in Canada,
Artscape Gallery, Toronto
2009
Moods and Feelings,
Arta Gallery, Toronto
2005
Rooted in History,
Ivan Art Gallery, Tehran
2003
Balance,
Homa Art Gallery, Tehran
2002
White,
Barg Art Gallery, Tehran
2000
The Secret,
Andishe Art Gallery, Tehran
Public Speaking
2022
Society of Architectura Historian
Panel: Socio-spatial Marginalization in Islamic Centext: Architectural Conditions and Active Approaches
Title: Thirding with Nine Thousand Memories: Moqarnas, Siah Chador, and Disoriented Spatial Memories
Chair: Dr. Angela Andersen
2021
UAAC Conference.
Panel: Hidden in Plain Sight/Site: Objects, Architectures, Narratives of the Interstices
Title: Thirding with Nine Thousand Memories: Moqarnas, Siah Chador, and Disoriented Spatial Memories
2021
OCAD University, Asian Global Cultural Studies Forum
2021
The University of Virginia, School of Architecture, PhD program in the Constructed Environment.
Session Series Title: Meanings, Methods, and the Future of the Constructed Environment
Panel: "Exhibitionary Orders: Visual Cultural as World View"
2020
UAAC Conference.
Panel: Site, Setting, Structure: Architectural Identities in the Local-Global Landscape.
Title: Muqarnas and Disoriented Spatial Memories
Awards and Grants
2023
Ontario Arts Council, Visual Artists Creation Project Grant
2023
Ontario Arts Council, Exhibition Assistance Grant
2023
Susan Crocker and John Hunkin Graduate Scholarship, York University
2022
Second Annual Juried Show of Visual Arts First Prize Recipient
2022
Canada Council for the Arts, Explore ad Create, Research-Creation
2021
Ontario Arts Council, Visual Artists Creation Project Grant
2021
OCAD University Medal winner for Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media & Design in recognition of my creativity, innovation, mastery of technique and high academic achievement
2021
OCAD University Graduate Student Project Grant.
2020
OCAD University Graduate Student Project Grant.
2016
University of Toronto Eye Ball's Best Sculpture Award.
2010
Centennial College Dean's Award.